Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology Clinic - Days

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The LPN position at The Dermatology Clinic at Stony Point integrates technical skills and clinical knowledge to care for patients across ages, from prevention to procedural care. The role involves documenting care, safely administering prescribed medications, and following physician orders within a multidisciplinary plan.

Licensure in Virginia as an LPN (or eligibility) and current AHA BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Virginia or eligibility.
• Current Virginia LPN licensure and AHA BLS certification or equivalent.
• Experience as an LPN in acute care or relevant practice area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows physician/licensed independent provider orders and practice guidelines.
• Delivers age-appropriate direct care and documents care.
• Assists healthcare team with prevention of illness and wellness.
• Work across three shifts including weekends and holidays; shift rotations as needed.

Skills

LPN

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Job description

The Dermatology Clinic at Stony Point cares for dermatology patients across all ages with varying disease processes from acne to transplant patients to skin cancer cases. Our clinic provides skin services such as phototherapy, blue light therapy and Mohs surgery. All of our clinical staff, RNs, LPN and CMAs, completes the Certified Dermatology Tech course and has the opportunity to work in the clinic's surgical area with our Mohs surgeon. Our surgical nurses are also being trained to do local anesthesia numbing, a training that will continue to expand to other nursing staff!

Our clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with morning and afternoon clinic hours offering several options for scheduling. Our team members enjoy free onsite parking at our Stony Point campus.

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The LPN job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent`s employment background and transitional assignment; LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

Varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Experience PREFERRED:

Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED:

N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$24.00 - $37.50 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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